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'We'll go up there with confidence': Auburn Senior LL All-Stars carry experience into East Regional
AUBURN — The 2024 Senior League East Region Tournament kicks off this week in Bangor, Maine, and for third consecutive summer, Auburn's Senior Little League All-Stars will be in the thick of things, hustling and making the big plays. And, of course, sticking to the total team approach each game.
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. ...
Smithwick's Gabe Glines, Woonsocket's Tierney Breen shine at Monday's National High School Finals Rodeo
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Smithwick’s Gabe Glines and Woonsocket’s Tierney Breen both shined at Monday’s National High School Finals Rodeo. Glines scored a 145 in the boys cutting, tying him for first in the Monday morning performance. Breen scored a 7.65 in the goat tying, the best time in the Monday morning performance.
Worcester rugby sevens tournament hed at Green Hill Park
WORCESTER, Mass. - Some rain early Saturday didn’t keep fans and players from turning out for Worcester’s annual rugby sevens tournament. The competition, which is hosted by the Worcester Rugby Community, is held annually at Green Hill Park and features 29 teams from around New England and New York playing against one another.
Meet the 2024 Holy Cross Cross Country Captains: Schimitsch, Gage, and Hughes
Holy Cross head cross country coach Stephanie Reilly has named the team captains for the 2024 season, with rising seniors William Schimitsch, Caroline Gage, and Abby Hughes taking the lead roles. Schimitsch, a computer science major, stood out as the top finisher for Holy Cross in multiple meets during the 2023 season. Gage, an English major, consistently led the Crusaders in competitions last year. Meanwhile, Hughes, an economic and psychology double major, will step into the captaincy for the first time, showcasing strong leadership both on and off the course.
SATURDAY'S AREA ROUNDUP: Smith shines as Jesse Burkett reaches 12-under Little League softball state final
Burkett 15, Saugus 0: Madysen Smith struck out five and didn't allow a hit as Burkett rolled over Saugus in five innings to finish pool play of the 12-under state tournament. Burkett will play in the state championship at noon Sunday at Borgatti Field in Agawam. Sophia Carrero doubled and...
Cape League Power Rankings: The Hyannis Harbor Hawks picked up resume building wins
The top four teams in the Cape Cod Baseball League power rankings have featured in every power ranking this season and, despite a shuffle in position, that is no different for Week 4. The fifth spot was heavily contested. Bourne has had a resurgence of late, where the Braves strung together a three-game win...
Caleb Kenney selected to NABC Honors Court
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney , a member of the men's basketball team, has been selected to the 2023-2024 National Basketball Coaches Association Honors Court. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or senior who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Kenney was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to earning first team All-ECAC and second team All-Patriot League honors. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders,...
WooSox Shutout Red Wings, Win Series Finale 5-0
WORCESTER, MA –– Led by spectacular pitching, the Worcester Red Sox (9-8)/(44-48) shutout the Rochester Red Wings (13-5)/(51-40) in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Polar Park, 5-0. Brad Keller, Bryan Mata, Luis Guerrero, Trey Wingenter, and Ryan Zeferjahn combined to allow just two hits as the WooSox earn the series split.
WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts still over .500 with one week to go before the All-Star break
After the usual Monday off for the Worcester Bravehearts it was Brockton coming to town Tuesday and early on it was all Rox until WooBall exploded for five runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie it before Worcester would finally succumb 7-6 in a home run derby. The Bravehearts’ first run came in the bottom of the second on a Kevin Matos RBI single.
Red Wings Squeak By WooSox 4-3
Early afternoon rain cleared to reveal a picture perfect day for MiLB baseball, where the Worcester Redsox take on the Rochester Red Wings at the heart of the heart of Massachusetts, Polar Park. This 5th game of the Woosox homestand finds the series tie up 2-2. After yesterday’s lambasting of...
Westfield Starfires claim nightcap, split doubleheader against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – The Westfield Starfires salvaged a split of a doubleheader against the Worcester Bravehearts, dropping a resumed game 8-2 before winning a seven-inning scheduled game 7-3 at Fitton Field on Saturday. Westfield, at 24-15-1, still leads the Futures Collegiate Baseball League by three points over the New Britain...
Meet the members of the Daily News Boys Tennis All-Stars for spring of 2024
After combing over statistics and results, and with the guidance of local athletic directors and coaches, we at the Daily News selected All-Stars for baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys volleyball and rugby. Although the sports and skill sets may vary, there’s no denying that this group put...
Worcester's Polar Park hosts a vibrant taste of baseball and the city
WORCESTER, Mass. — With nearly 50 murals,Ryan Gardell’s art is some of the most prolific street art in the city of Worcester! His brick-and-mortar location, Artifakt Studios, features the only legal space of its kind for artists to both learn the craft and have a place to practice.
Shrewsbury Post 397 rallies past Northborough Post 234 as regular season draws to a close
NORTHBOROUGH – Coming into the game, Shrewsbury Post 397 Head Coach Frank Vaccaro knew his team needed more offense. “I think we’ve got a good team. They’re going to compete. We have to step up with our bats a little bit — they’re not where we like them to be,” he told the Community Advocate in an interview after defeating Hudson Post 100 on July 8. “We’ve got to get more hits out of the top of our order, and we will. We’ve got to learn how to take pitches.”
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